14 January 2009
1. The Meeting was opened by President Vicki Edwards, at 8:00 PM, at 9803 S. 21st Circle, Bellevue, NE. With 3 of 5 directors present, a quorum of the Board existed.
2. Attendance at the Meeting included:
Vicki Edwards
George Ziska, Jr.
Mark White
Kathi Narlock
Ron Strawn
Gary Sogard
3. The minutes of the meeting held on 10 December 2008, were approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: The Secretary provided the following status as of 31 Dec 08, which was delivered by Treasurer Janelle Smith, before the meeting: Great Western Checking: $2,666.05; Fidelity Money Market: $37,683.11; Progress on 2009 $42,000 Fundraising Goal: 26.3%.
5. Finance Director’s Report: Mark White discussed the following items:
A. Al Can Recycling: The Secretary saw a newspaper article that the low price per pound could be related to the lack of demand in the world wide economy.
B. Wells Fargo Bank Grant Request for $1,000: As provided with last year‘s grant request, a current income and expense statement will be needed. The Secretary will put together a statement with the help of the Treasurer for 2008.
C. VA Designated Offering, 10-11 Jan 09: Bob Corsi reported to Secretary the initial weekend offering was $22,000 and that this number is expected to grow.
D. Offutt Chapel Designated Offerings (11 AM Protestant, Sun, 8 Feb 09; Catholic Sat-Sun, 7-8 Mar 09): No changes in the dates.
E. Bowl-a-thon, Mar 09: The Secretary reported that Sharon Strawn has reserved 4 lanes for 1:30 PM on Sat, 14 Mar 09. Pledge sheets were passed out.
F. Concession Stands, Rosenblatt, NU vs. CU: The games are scheduled for Tues, 21 Apr 09 (show time: 4 PM) and 12 May 09 (show time: 4:30 PM). Volunteers were requested.
G. Gas Raffle, May 09: No new developments.
H. KY Sponsor, Jun 09: Wal-Mart (TN & KY): Applications to be submitted prior to our Jun 09 deployment.
I. Offutt Air Show, Sat-Sun, 29-30 Aug 09: Blue Angels will perform. The consensus was to work one day at the Air Show for one share of the profit.
J. Other Ideas: None.
6. Old Business:
A. Update of Membership Roster: The roster was passed around for updating.
B. Combined Federal Campaign: A distribution check for $196.61 was received on 25 Nov 08. Also a check for $103.19 was received for the United Way of the Capital Area.
C. VA Connection (Bob Corsi): Bob indicated that the Burke, VA Knights of Columbus will be paying for the VA volunteers’ gas. Bob requested that the metal valleys for the porch roof be again included on the Material List.
D. Crew Website ( http://www.accrew.org ): The Secretary reported that the Vice President indicated that the last minutes included on the website was Aug 08. The President will follow up with the Webmaster to get the additional meeting minutes on the website.
E. Colorado (CO) Connection (Gary Piper): The Secretary reported that Gary provided a very generous $1,500 donation to cover the roof fall kits plus much more.
F. 2009 Deployment (4-17 Jun 09): The Construction Director passed around the on-site crew list and the carpool plan. Still no word from Sister Nancy on the 2009 family.
G. Second IRS Inquiry on Schedule B: With no new developments, the Secretary will delete this item from the agenda.
7. New Business:
A. Update Letter to Donors: The Secretary will work on this letter.
B. Carl and Maria Liza Struck Donation: An amazing donation of $6,000 was received on 29 Dec 09, in honor of Betty Griot, Carl’s grandmother.
C. IRS Forms: The Secretary will provide the following forms to the Treasurer for the CFC application and IRS: (1) 990; (2) 990EZ; (3) Schedule A; (4) Schedule B; and (5) Major Contributors (2004 thru 2008).
D. Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report: The Secretary will complete this report for the NE Secretary of State with the $20 fee. Names and addresses of all Board members will be included on this report.
E. Offutt Catholic Parish Bulletin Ad: The Secretary indicated that this ad will expire in Mar 09. The Board is currently undecided on renewing this ad since positive results are not apparent. Changing in the ad wording might be necessary, if the ad is renewed. The Secretary will provide an email notice to the Board when the renewal request arrives.
8. The Crew Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM. The next meeting is set for 8 PM, Wed, 11 Feb 09, at 9803 S. 21st Circle.
George Ziska, Jr.
Secretary